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R341 XWE

1998 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,823 mi
Last recorded64,823 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Frontera83,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 XWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,823 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 64,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 62,471 miles

chassis slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 62,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,174 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust box has slight deterioration

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,842 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassi has slight corrosion

front no-plate slightly deteriorated and cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2010 55,107 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassi has slight corrosion

front no-plate slightly deteriorated and cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,872 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate deteriorated

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2009 52,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,008 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,866 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 48,405 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 48,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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R341 XWE is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 83,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R341 XWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R341 XWE is a 1998 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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